I've got an oil leak that pretty much drains all the oil by the time I clock 2000 miles. I've determined that when I change it myself, I just cant get the oil drain plug tight enough. When I take it to Jiffy Lube, they use the power tools to get the plug on so tight I can barely get it off myself- BUT it doesn't leak. So I'm fairly sure its leaking at the plug.

Anyone have any idea what I can do to fix this leak? Would a new plug do the trick, or should I be looking into some sort of gasket? Anyone know the specific parts I'd want to get?

Looking into the pricing on that, I think I'll try out just getting the plug and gasket. Ford's part site is listing a little shy of $200 for the pan, which is beyond my available funds at the moment. I guess if the plug+gasket doesn't work, I'll work on getting the pan replaced as well.

Uh, yeah... Fast oil change places will screw your vehicle up in a heart beat. The people who work there are only required to be able to breathe and respond to simple directions. Try to repair your existing pan but it is a possibility that you may need to get a new pan and drain plug.

yeah. id try the new plug and gasket first, if it still leaks, re-thread it and put a new plug in. and LASTLY, put a new pan on it. but i dont think i'd jump straight to a new pan. thats a lot of dough! good luck!